Ceramic Stoves: An Ancient Tradition Gone Modern

Ceramic stoves have become popular in recent years, but the idea behind them is older than almost any form of heating known to man-the ability of stone, or ceramic, to keep heat and release it slowly over a long period of time. With their ability to produce a radiant heat, use a renewable energy source such as wood, and the use of modern designs which can fit into almost any design environment, these stoves are becoming more and more popular. This article will examine these points and look at some of the consideration needed to be made before buying a ceramic stove.

As mentioned, a ceramic stove, or tile stove as it is also known, employs one of the oldest heating techniques in the world, in that it uses stone to store heat which is then released over a period of time. There are two plus points to this. The first is that radiant heat is similar to the heat of the sun and warms a room and the objects within it in a gentle way. If the ceramic is heated to a certain degree it will keep the room warm with the risk of being burned on a hot surface being kept to a minimum. The second plus point is that the heat is fairly constant, and once the ceramic stove is heated it will dispel heat for a long period, sometimes a full day, without the need for maintenance.

Masonry Stoves With the growing interest in renewable sources of energy, the fact that many if not most masonry stoves can burn wood might well be very appealing to many. The good thing is that recent technological advances in ceramic stove design have meant that the amount of wood needed to produce the same amount of heat as older versions of the stove has lessened considerably. Ceramic stoves are highly efficient when compared to other heating appliances, and in some cases can produce up to 10 hours worth of heat with just one hours burning of wood.

In terms of looks, there have been advances in design here too. Until fairly recently many design of ceramic stoves followed the traditional design that had been used for centuries. But nowadays, due to advances in the technology used, ceramic stoves have moved away from the traditional "Kachelofen" style, and now there are a wide range of styles available which look as good in a modern apartment as they do in a vintage style kitchen. The traditional bowl shape ceramic oven is still around, but no matter the design of your room there will be a stove design to suit it.

It should be obvious that there are a lot of plus points for the ceramic stove. With its ability to create a nice radiant heat, as well as being able to produce heat for long periods with a low amount of wood fuel, it seems fair to say that the popularity of the ceramic stove will continue to rise as more people learn of its benefits.